GS 163-106(e) currently allows a candidate to withdraw at any time prior to the close of business on the third business day prior to date on which the filing period ends. The bill adds a new provision to allow withdrawal after the close of business the third business day before the filing period ends if the person is withdrawing to seek another office.
ALLOW CHANGE OF OFFICE WITHIN FILING DEADLINE.
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AN ACT TO ALLOW A PERSON WHO HAS FILED A NOTICE OF CANDIDACY FOR AN OFFICE TO WITHDRAW CANDIDACY FOR THAT OFFICE AFTER THE THIRD BUSINESS DAY AND BEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE FILING PERIOD IF THE PERSON IS SEEKING A DIFFERENT OFFICE.Intro. by D. Davis.
Status: Re-ref Com On Redistricting (Senate Action) (Mar 30 2015)
Bill History:
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Wed, 25 Mar 2015 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 26 Mar 2015 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 Senate: Re-ref Com On Redistricting(link is external)
S 497
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Bill S 497 (2015-2016)Summary date: Mar 26 2015 - View Summary
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